Martina Navratilova criticises court’s ruling to allow transgender women to participate in USA Powerlifting
Martina Navratilova shares her opinions on the recent ruling letting transgender women participate in powerlifting competitions on social media.
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American tennis legend Martina Navratilova is a stern advocate of the rights of people belonging to the LGBT community. She has many times raised her voice in support of the individuals who belong to this group and has also brought to light aspects of social discrimination many times. However, when it comes to participation of transgender people in sports, she has always made her stand clear.
She does not support the stand of transgender women to compete against females in any sport. Her opinions again came to light when she shared a recent news article which informs that transgender women are allowed to participate in the USA powerlifting competition.
A transgender woman JayCee Cooper filed a discrimination case against the US Powerlifting Association after she was banned from participating in the women’s events. The court recently gave the decision in favor of the transgender woman and opened the floodgates of opportunities for people like her to participate and compete in sports of her liking.
“The harm is in making a person pretend to be something different, the implicit message being that who they are is less than,” the judge hearing this case wrote in his ruling.
Martina Navratilova though, has shared her reservations. She shared her views on the news in her latest social media post.
“Trans women can compete in USA Powerlifting, ruling says – CBS News- wow… this is just wrong. Period,” her caption read.
The seven-time Wimbledon champion is a major voice on social media. She continues to do it despite being ill and suffering from both throat and breast cancer.
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Martina Navratilova supports Florida senator opinions
The three-time Australian Open champion was overwhelmed when Florida Senator Jason Pizzo gave his voice to the problems faced by people belonging to the LGBT community in everyday life. He in his recent social media post tried to bring the attention of his constituents towards the plight of LGBT people and asked the citizens to be a little considerate and sympathetic to them.
Martina Navratilova who also identifies herself as a part of the LGBT community, has supported Mr. Pizzo’s views. However, she did add her own opinions in her uncanny style in her social media post.
“True that. But hey, let’s go after LGBT people because it makes us feel superior…” her caption read.
The two-time French Open champion is one of those who believes in equal freedom and rights for every human being. She also opines on different issues time and again. Many people also make their own opinions based on her views.
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